Match report: Atlanta United 2-0 Philadelphia Union
The Union’s season came to an end, as they fell 2-0 to Atlanta United in the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Union’s season came to an end, as they fell 2-0 to Atlanta United in the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
PSP’S Nick Fishman goes deep in his preview of the Eastern Conference semifinal showdown between Atlanta and the Union.
It’s a case of “good news/bad news” as the Union look to unseat MLS’ defending champs.
Plus Jordan Morris wins Comeback Player of the Year, two local teams advance in Open Cup, Qatar tries to air-condition the outdoors, and much more.
Sunday afternoon was so Union… until it wasn’t. PSP’s Peter Andrews on a team no longer haunted by the past.
The end of a decade-long slump for the Union, and the end of an era for PSP.
Some thoughts on a match that was downs and ups and ups and ultimately UP.
The Union’s playoff match against the Red Bulls was one for the record books, while MLS continues expansion by adding Sacramento as its 29th team. Louisville is also getting a soccer team, joining the NWSL in 2021. A brawl in the stands occurred during a match in Mexico causing the match to be abandoned.
In case you missed it, here’s the PSP Union Postgame Show, interviews with Union players from the locker room, head coach Jim Curtin.
The Union won their first ever playoff game with a dramatic 4-3 extra time win over New York Red Bulls, sealing one of the biggest postseason comebacks in MLS history.
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